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Day Tour in Aswan: Unfinished Obelisk, High Dam and Philae Temple

Day Tour in Aswan: Unfinished Obelisk, High Dam and Philae Temple

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A day in Aswan covering the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk in the ancient granite quarries, and a short boat ride out to Philae Temple.

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INCLUDED

    • All travel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle
    • Hotel pickup and return
    • Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide
    • Entrance fees for every site listed
    • Bottled water during the trip
    • All taxes and service charges

NOT INCLUDED

    • Anything not listed in the itinerary
    • Tips for your guide and driver

ITINERARY

Embark on a fascinating Aswan Day Tour with us, exploring the highlights of this historic southern city. Your expert Egyptologist guide will pick you up from your hotel or chosen location in Aswan to begin your Aswan City Tour.

Start with a visit to the High Dam, a modern engineering marvel built in the 1960s to control the Nile floods and generate electricity. Then continue to the ancient granite quarries where you'll discover the Unfinished Obelisk, an immense monument carved during Queen Hatshepsut’s reign, offering a rare glimpse into ancient Egyptian stonework techniques.

Next, enjoy a scenic boat ride to Philae Temple, one of Aswan's most iconic landmarks and the spiritual center of the goddess Isis. Rescued from submersion by UNESCO, this temple showcases remarkable Ptolemaic architecture and is rich with mythological history.

After your guided Aswan Trip, return comfortably to your hotel or Aswan Airport with memories of an unforgettable journey through time.

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